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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Minus the Bear Unveils New Tunes in the Classic City

Minus the Bear, yet another indie rock band from “The Emerald City,” kicks off a new tour in October. The band announced via Twitter they had finished recording a new album on 3 Sept. And, with the first single, “Into the Mirror” due out on October 27, fans get to hear the band’s new jams first during the four-week long promotional tour.

Their sound has been described as “experimental rock,” and it appears people are digging the experimentation. Minus the Bear blends electronic elements with the core of indie rock to create a sound as unique as their name. Members include lead vocalist Jake Snider, guitarist Dave Knudson, bassist Cory Murchy, drummer Erin Tate and Alex Rose on the synthesizer, drum machine and saxophone.

The band’s tour starts in Bellingham, Wash, but the quintet will have made their way across the continent and to our very own 40 Watt Club by November 11. Tour dates can be found on their website, or just by scrolling down a bit:

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